The ionization potential of the hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. Its energy in n = 2 energy state is
A
-3.4 eV
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B
-6.8 eV
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C
-13.6 eV
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D
- 27 .2 eV
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Solution
The correct option is A -3.4 eV Energy of the electron in the first orbit of the atom, E1=−13.6eV
Its energy in the second orbit, E2=−13.6eV(2)2=−3.4eV
Hence, the correct choice is (a).